CVE-2021-39771

HIGH

Android 12L - Local Privilege Escalation via WiFi Network Addition Input Validation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In Settings, there is a possible way to misrepresent which app wants to add a wifi network due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-198661951

References (1)

Core 1
Core References

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0031
EPSS Percentile 22.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
google/android 12.1
Published Mar 30, 2022
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026